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We recently started advertising the ability to use the UniVessel as a kettle as well as a fermenter. And this modification below really goes to show the versatility of the UniVessel in what it can become with the right mindset. This modification comes from Stacey Brown, Yuba City, CA. I added a coupling and thermowell, insulated it with ridged foam on the bottom and thermowrap on the sides. Stuck a reptile heater on the side under the insulation and added a tri-clamp on the lid and a gas ball lock post on top to purge with co2. Pump my wort in...

In July I saw a homebrewer complaining about the InfuSsion mash tun on HomeBrewTalk. So I offered to send him the ThermoBarrel for comparison to see if he liked it any better. The deal was that he could either return the ThermoBarrel or trade me the InfuSsion tun. After several brews he ended up keeping the ThermoBarrel and sending me the InfuSsion tun, including the accessories he had bought for it. Bottom line is that he chose the $320 ThermoBarrel over a mash tun he had spent $475 on. See all the reasons why he chose the ThermoBarrel in his video...

Recently I purchased a couple Chapman portless 7 gallon fermenting buckets to replace my traditional glass carboys.I ferment in a BrewPi controlled chest freezer, so having ports on the bottom of my fermenter is not needed as I do transfers from the top of the vessel.I have developed a CO2 pressure transfer system for my old glass carboys that I love and wanted to continue to use with my shiny new Chapman fermenters.... While that certainly could have been accomplished with a traditional bung it seemed too pedestrian for these fermenters. Luckily for me I live 30 minutes from Bobby's...

July 1, 2016 Brew with your "UniVessel" fermenter This isn't really a modification, but it's an alternative use of our pre-existing gear. For those homebrewers tight on space or for newbies looking for the smartest way to start brewing here's a solution.It's big enough that you can use it for extract brews, all-grain BIAB brews, or anything in between.The fermenter is tough enough to withstand the heat from the boil, and it can still be used as a fermenter for years to come. I know it's not ideal, but for vessels as low as $119.99, it's the economical way to start brewing if...

Here's how homebrewers are adding features to our gear Fermenter Pressure Transfer Setup This modification is brought to you by Jim Wolseifer in Smithtown, NY. In brief, he added a thermowell and a 1.5" TC port to accommodate both a blow-off tube and a pressurized transfer fitting.Pressure transfers are useful not only for eliminating exposure to oxygen while transferring, but also to enable a hands free transfer without the need for a port. Parts list:1.5 TC Pressurized transfer fitting from SS Brew Techhttp://www.ssbrewtech.com1.5 TC to 1” house barb from Brewers Hardwarehttp://www.brewershardware.com1.5 TC Bulkhead and thermowell from BrewHardware http://www.brewhardware.com* *Chapman Brewing Equipment, LLC is not affiliated with...